Associate Therapist

Mission and Priorities:

At Children’s Health Council, we believe in the promise and potential of every child, teen and young adult. Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language, location, or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Our strategic priorities include: being people first and empowering our workforce, creating systems built on equity, access, and inclusion, elevating technology and strengthening our community partnerships.

Why CHC?

Join a Compassionate, Collaborative, and Growth-Oriented Team!

At our clinic, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care while fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our clinicians. Here’s what sets us apart:

Excellence in Evidence-Based Therapy – Deliver high-quality care backed by research and best practices, including measurement-based care to track and enhance client progress.

· Psychotherapy Consultation Groups- Consultation is specialized to age and/or presenting concerns.

· Commitment to Lifelong Learning – Expand your expertise with free continuing education (CE) courses, an annual training stipend, regular consultation groups, and in-house training designed to support your professional growth.

· True Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Work alongside psychologists, therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, educational specialists, neuropsychologists, and nurse practitioners to provide holistic, whole-child care. Being part of a diverse team broadens your clinical perspective, enhances your skill set, and fosters deeper professional growth through shared expertise.

· Opportunities for Growth and Workplan Availability- Clinical Supervision, Observations of Colleagues, and School Based Contracts.

· Onsite Intensive Outpatient Program –Ability to support clients/caregivers is more seamless in getting connected to quality care.

· Payment of License renewal fees are Covered by CHC!

· A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion – Join a welcoming community that values cultural humility, equity, and ongoing learning, ensuring that clinicians of all backgrounds feel supported and empowered.

· Competitive Compensation & Meaningful Benefits – Enjoy a fulfilling career in a mission-driven organization that genuinely values and invests in its team.

· Long-standing Non-Profit serving the Community for over 70 years!

About the role!

The Associate Therapist is responsible for working with children, teens, young adults and their families in our outpatient mental health clinic, primarily providing individual therapy, parent coaching, and/or family therapy. Is also responsible for providing educational workshops at CHC and within the community on topics of expertise, as required. This position currently reports to the Clinical Program Manager.

As an Associate Therapist, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews with parents and clients, develop case formulation, and synthesize/disseminate significant information to team members.
• Develop and deliver psychological treatment plans for teens and their families, which may include individual, family, and parent and collateral therapy.
• Coordinate clinical care with other disciplines including SLP, OT, education, psychology, and psychiatry.
• Conduct in-service training and seminars at CHC or within the community, including continuing education and parent education.
• Attend clinical staff and team meetings as assigned.
• Adhere to all mental health legal and ethical mandates and guidelines in the execution of duties, including timely completion of charting, billing, report preparation, and ethical/confidentiality issues as outlined by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy or National Association of Social Workers, dependent upon your licensure.
• Participate in IEP conferences and other school meetings to assist school personnel in understanding client issues and the rationale for the implementation of recommendations when clinically valid.
• Meet productivity expectations as assigned by the Division Director. It is expected that therapists will be at full productivity at the completion of the 3rd month.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by Clinical Program Manager.

What we’re looking for:

• Bilingual – English, Spanish and/or Vietnamese required.
• Knowledge and understanding of CHC's four areas of expertise: ADHD, LD, anxiety and depression, and Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD).
• Knowledge and skills in child and adolescent individual and family therapies, case formulations, and treatment planning, as well as crisis and risk management.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent time management and material organizational skills.
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with children and adolescents and their caregivers.
• Knowledge and use of computers and an Electronic Health Record (EHR) is essential.

About your background (education/experience):

• APCC/AMFT/ACSW from an accredited graduate school, preferably with at least 1 year of experience in either/both a pediatric clinic and/or school-based setting.
• Valid California associates license to practice in a mental health field required.
• Adherence to all professional, ethical, legal, and confidentiality issues outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy or National Association of Social Workers, and State and Federal laws (e.g., HIPAA).

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

• An employee in this position may be required to occasionally lift, move and/or set-up stacks of documents, laptop computers, charts and other materials. Employee may also be required to work for extended periods of time on a laptop.

Special Job Requirements:

• Exempt Full-Time.
• Works Monday through Friday, time may be split between San Jose and Palo Alto offices, with afternoon and evening availability up to 7pm.
• To meet the needs of our clients, flexibility in work schedule is required. Most work will likely be in the afternoon/early evening, with availability required between 3pm-7pm.

Benefits we provide:

Available only to 0.75+ FTE employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Accrual of up to 3 weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Free continuing education (CE) classes.
• License renewal fees are paid for by CHC.
• Membership dues for 1 professional organization paid for by CHC per year.

Available to all FTE employee types:

• Accrual of up to 2 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
• Weekly consultation groups.
• Eligible for loan forgiveness programs, such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness and California state loan repayment programs.

Compensation listed is representative of a 1.0 FTE (40 hour work week). The actual compensation for this role will be adjusted to start at 0.80 FTE (20-32 hour/week schedule):

Range: $80,000-$90,000 Per year

Pay Type: salary

* The starting base salary for this position is as shown above. The actual base salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: recruiting@chconline.org.